Delegate, Disaster Risk Reduction – 6 months – On a rolling Basis

Organizational Context

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies (NSs). The overall aim of IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by NSs with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.

IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.

IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.

IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial misconduct). IFRC also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Morocco on September 8, 2023 killing and injuring thousands of people and causing widespread destruction. The Moroccan Red Crescent Society (MRCS) responded immediately, providing first aid and psychosocial support, helping transport the injured to hospitals, evacuating people from damaged buildings and providing dignified burial management. Through this appeal, the IFRC is support MRCS to meet the immediate and early recovery needs of 500,000 affected people.

Priorities include providing food and safe water, essential household items, shelter support, health and mental health assistance, and cash assistance.

Another key focus for MRCS is to work with community to enhance resilience especially thought Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR) approach. As part of the Road Map to Resilience, MRCS will be first undertaking enhanced Vulnerability and Capacity Assessments (eVCA) to support communities before supporting the communities in drafting PoA and following-up of these activities. To support the MRCS in implementing the eVCA, IFRC is seeking a Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Delegate to be based in Taroudant, Morocco. The position holder will have to travel to Marrakech regularly, based on the needs. IFRC works in an integrated manner with MRCS and its partners. For CBDRR, the German Red Cross has the technical lead. IFRC is supporting the implementation of this CBDRR activities in Taroudant provinces. MRCS has the role as the Movement convener for operational field response and coordination among Movement partners. This position will report directly to the Taroudant IFRC Field Coordinator, with a technical line reporting to the IFRC MENA Regional Office’s HDCC Climate and Resilience Unit, and close coordination with the coordination lead who is part of the German Red Cross.

Job Purpose

This role supports MRCS in the implementation and follow-up of Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR) initiatives, while guiding the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the Roadmap to Community Resilience through eVCA activities. Additionally, the position assists in managing the full project cycle, ensuring effective planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning across community resilience and CBDRR activities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Support MRCS in all project management cycles stages and ensuring effective technical quality of CBDRR activities in Taroudant

• Support MRCS in planning and implementing CBDRR and Community Resilience activities as part of the earthquake recovery program.
• Ensure that appropriate monitoring and evaluation criteria are being applied to measure the progress against the targets set and support evaluation, accountability, learning and communication activities relative to CBDRR.
• Develop and manage programme budgets in accordance with established IFRC financing procedures, systems and budget revision scheduling.

 

Provide CBDRR technical support to MRCS

• Provide technical support to the team especially the CRO (Community Resilience Officer).
• Provide ongoing training for MRCS staff and volunteers involved in CBDRR activities.
• Locate and gather relevant hazard and risk information for the province to inform both eVCA facilitation and operations planning.
• Provide logistical and technical support to conduct eVCA facilitator training and ensure meeting quality standard.
• Ensure that Taroudant eVCA implementation is aligned with the broader MRCS community-based DRR work being coordinated and led by the German Red Cross.
• Lead on the development of a comprehensive plan for eVCA implementation across Taroudant that includes risk management, communication, and logistics.
• Maintain communication and frequent updates with other Earthquake operations units (i.e. CVA, Livelihood, CEA, Shelter, WASH, PGI etc) to support with eVCA Action Plans.
• During eVCA implementation, ensure proper eVCA data collection.Ensure that local authority support and engagement is facilitated throughout the the eVCA delivery.
• Gather lessons learnt from eVCA implmentation to inform and enhance eVCA delivery across the MENA region.

 

Coordination and Partnerships

• Work in close collaboration with the CBDRR Earthquake Recovery focal point, led by the German Red Cross.
• In coordination with IFRC MENA Regional Office technical line management, ensure proper standards and approaches are used to implement the IFRC Road Map to Resilience and the eVCA.
• Maintain close coordination with IFRC Regional Office thematic focal points including regular meetings and updates, sharing lessons learned, and participating in regional capacity development activities like the Climate and DRR Community of Practice.
• Identify and support MRCS to engage with local partners, who can support with eVCA action plan development.

 

Based on the need, the position may participate to Disaster Risk Technical Support to IFRC and MRC operations through

• Compile and document hazard and risk information for Taroundant province and support the integration of climate smart disaster risk reduction into operations.
• Identify opportunities and partnerships for future DRR work that could feed into the longer-term early recovery strategy.
• Support the development of recovery plans by ensuring a strong DRR lens is incorporated as well as community input generated from eVCA implementation.

Monitor the development and implementation of country-level DRR activities to ensure alignment, including training, technical tools, guidelines and other relevant initiatives.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (continued)

Duties applicable to all staff

1. Work actively towards the achievement of the IFRC Secretariat’s goals.
2. Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles.
3. Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

Education

• University degree or advanced degree in a relevant field. Required
• IMPACT training or equivalent knowledge. Preferred

Experience

• At least 3-5 years in designing and implementing Community Resilience and community-based programs. Required
• Excellent knowledge of DRR and proven technical experience on CBDRR. Required
• Demonstrable experience in designing and facilitating successful capacity-building activities for staff and volunteers. Required
• Proven experience with national and/or local partner organizations; Red
• Cross/Red Crescent experience. Preferred
• Experience in program management including planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. Required
• Experience in the MENA region. Preferred
• Experience in CVA programs, methodology. Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, considering cultural and language differences. Required
• Ability to work independently and within a team with high cultural sensitivity. Required
• Flexibility and adaptation to change, with substantial work experience in foreign contexts. Required
• Ability to adhere to Red Cross Red Crescent Fundamental Principles. Required
• Ability to complete a thorough medical screening for working abroad under specific climate and health conditions. Required
• Valid driving license. Required

Competencies, Values and Comments

• Fluent spoken and written French and/or Arabic. Required
• Good command of English. Required

IFRC ensures equal employment opportunities!